ABSTRACT
A 10-year-experience with 42 cases of teratomas in paediatric age group is presented. The commonest type of teratoma was sacrococcygeal followed by ovarian and retroperitoneal teratomas. An analysis of clinical profile, malignant potential, management, prognostic factors and follow up is discussed with review of literature.
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Age of Onset , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , India/epidemiology , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Male , Sex Distribution , Survival Rate , Teratoma/epidemiologySubject(s)
Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Intussusception/diagnosis , Male , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
The arthrographic examination was carried out in 25 patients with non-traumatic painful wrist of more than 6 weeks duration. Plain x-rays were non-contributory in making any diagnosis in 20 cases. Arthrography was performed even when plain x-rays were normal and it revealed the soft tissue abnormalities and early phases of cartilage destruction not visible on routine roentgenograms. The extent of synovial involvement demonstrated on arthrography proved useful when synovectomy was planned. After operation pain and swelling disappeared and functions of the joint improved considerably.